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Doc fees aren’t actually required by law in most states—they’re how dealers legally pad your final bill before you drive off the lot. Here’s what you need to know about every state’s rules and how to fight back. By Manny Ruiz · Real Talk Media Group | Dealer Insider | 8 Min Read Doc fees…
The first week of basic training, I didn’t learn how to shoot or fight. I learned how to make a bed. It felt like nonsense. It wasn’t. Here’s what the military understood about process, accountability, and customer-first that the car business still needs to learn.
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